Storm Charles swept across the Iberian Peninsula on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that forced some cities to suspend planned demonstrations linked to a general strike. The Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet) has confirmed that the storm is now moving away, but its effects will linger through the weekend.
Friday is expected to be less adverse than previous days, though skies will remain cloudy or overcast with precipitation across almost the entire peninsula. The heaviest rainfall is forecast for the northwest quadrant, with persistent and strong downpours likely in Galicia and locally along the Cantabrian coasts. Snow is expected above 2,000–2,400 metres.
Weather warnings remain in place for several regions. The Balearic Islands are under orange and yellow alerts, while yellow warnings have been issued for Cantabria, Catalonia, Galicia, and the Valencian Community.
Temperatures will drop on Friday, with maximums falling in the Cantabrian area, the Ebro valley, and northeast Catalonia. Minimum temperatures will also decrease in the eastern third of the peninsula, the eastern Cantabrian area, and the Balearic Islands, with little change elsewhere.
Weekend outlook
On Saturday, skies will stay cloudy or overcast along the Atlantic slope and the Pyrenees, with rain expected to be practically widespread. The greatest accumulations are forecast for western Galicia, the Sistema Central, the Pyrenees, and especially western and central Andalusia.
By Sunday, the areas most affected by rain will be the northwest quadrant and the Pyrenees, according to Aemet.